Amun

A boy's name of Egyptian origin with 157 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#6836 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

An Egyptian wind deity associated with the town of Thebes; later (post-16th century BCE) the creator deity, often depicted with curling ram horns.

Amun is a boy's baby name of Egyptian origin, from the ancient Egyptian Amun or Amun-Ra, meaning 'the hidden one' or 'the concealed' — Amun was one of the most important deities of ancient Egypt, eventually becoming identified with Ra (the sun god) as Amun-Ra, king of the gods.

With over 157 recorded births, Amun carries the full majesty of ancient Egyptian theology. The cult center of Amun was Thebes (modern Luxor), and his great temple complex at Karnak was one of the most impressive structures in the ancient world. Amun-Ra as the hidden, self-created god — the power behind all visible creation — represents one of the most sophisticated theological concepts of the ancient world. A name of divine mystery and royal Egyptian heritage.

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Amun is cataloged under the Egyptian naming tradition. Names from the Egyptian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Amun has been recorded as a boy's name since 1999, with 157 total births. Browse the Egyptian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

157

Total births

Since 1999

2018

Peak

19 births

1999

First recorded

26 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Amun has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1999.

First appeared: 1999Peak: 2018 (19 births)Current: #6836

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Amun
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	62	#6841	▼
2010s	81	#8641	▲
2000s	8	#7463	▲
1990s	6	#8757	—

The Story of Amun

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2018, Amun is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Amun are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.

How rare is Amun?

Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Amun — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2010s with 81 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Amun by the numbers

Would fill 3 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(15 years, 1999–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Amun
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	12	#6836	0
2023	12	#6904	-6 (-33.3%)
2022	18	#5228	+7 (63.6%)
2021	11	#7125	+2 (22.2%)
2020	9	#8112	-4 (-30.8%)
2019	13	#6422	-6 (-31.6%)
2018	19	#4930	+8 (72.7%)
2017	11	#7118	-1 (-8.3%)
2016	12	#6742	+1 (9.1%)
2015	11	#7089	+6 (120.0%)
2014	5	#12212	0
2013	5	#12243	0
2012	5	#12371	-3 (-37.5%)
2000	8	#7463	+2 (33.3%)
1999	6	#8757	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amun a boy's or girl's name?

Amun is primarily a boy's name.

When was Amun most popular?

Amun reached its peak popularity in 2018 with 19 births that year. It is currently ranked #6836 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Amun?

Amun is currently ranked #6836 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 157 babies since 1999.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2024